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Viewing cable 08COLOMBO108, FY08 BIOTECHNOLOGY OUTREACH STRATEGY AND DEPARTMENT

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
08COLOMBO108 2008-01-29 11:29 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Colombo
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RR RUEHWEB

DE RUEHLM #0108/01 0291129
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 291129Z JAN 08
FM AMEMBASSY COLOMBO
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 7614
INFO RUEHNE/AMEMBASSY NEW DELHI 1802
UNCLAS COLOMBO 000108 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
EEB/TPP/ABT/BTT FOR JOHN FINN AND GARY CLEMENTS 
NEW DELHI FOR FAS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: EAGR ECON ETRD TBIO KPAO
SUBJECT: FY08 BIOTECHNOLOGY OUTREACH STRATEGY AND DEPARTMENT 
RESOURCES 
 
REF: STATE 160639 
 
1.  Post appreciates the opportunity to request funding for 
biotechnology outreach programs in Sri Lanka.  Sri Lanka is at a 
turning point with respect to biotechnology.  The country has 
regulations to label, regulate and control the import of Genetically 
Modified (GM) foods, as well as to regulate the utilization of 
biotechnology in domestic agriculture. Post remains concerned that 
Sri Lanka is (gradually) implementing regulations that require 
mandatory labeling of GM food imports.  (Note:  These regulations 
are part of the National Biosafety Framework, which was formulated 
in keeping with the articles of the Cartegena protocol, to which Sri 
Lanka is a signatory.)  These regulations are likely to have adverse 
long-term effects for U.S. food exports to Sri Lanka.  Conversely, 
local agricultural scientists, including Department of Agriculture 
officials, have identified biotechnology as a tool to improve the 
domestic agriculture sector in terms of increasing productivity and 
farmer incomes, reducing insecticide usage, increasing yields and 
contributing to overall food security objectives of the country. 
 
2.  Post proposes the following outreach activity: 
 
A.  Request:   Post requests a biotechnology expert to both 
highlight the safety of agri-biotech products and to emphasize the 
significant potential of technology.  Specifically, post recommends 
that a visiting expert would: 
 
- Engage local biotechnology regulators and highlight the safety of 
agri-biotech products as demonstrated by the WTO decision against 
the EU, as well as earlier determinations on the technology by the 
World Health Organization (WHO).    S/he would also stress the need 
for transparent science-based regulations that do not hinder trade. 
 
 
- With scientists and officials of the Department of Agriculture and 
local universities, emphasize the immense potential the technology 
offers to increase food security, alleviate poverty, and protect the 
environment. 
 
B.  Specific Details (per reftel) 
 
Cost of the proposed program: 
----------------------------- 
 
The cost of the program will be approximately $10,000, inclusive of 
airfare, lodging, internal travel, hall hire, per diem and 
incidentals.  There may be opportunities to work jointly with 
AmEmbassy New Delhi (STATE or FAS) to minimize the cost of this 
program.  For example, a biotech expert already traveling to India 
could add Sri Lanka to his/her travel plan, thereby significantly 
reducing air cost. 
 
Target audience: 
----------------- 
-Government officials responsible for GM food regulations 
-Agriculture scientists and officials responsible for the 
development of the domestic agriculture industry 
-Agriculture university professors, students, and administrators 
-National Science Foundation 
-NGO's 
-Consumers-Media 
 
Specific ag-biotech issues to be addressd: 
------------------------------------------- 
- Regulation for labeling and control of GM food. This regulation 
has been published and is beinggradually implemented. 
- Biotech in domestic agriulture.  Biotech is identified as an 
important tol to develop local agriculture.  However, there ae no 
commercial biotech crops in production.  Wewould like to emphasize 
how the technology can mve from trials and tests to commercial 
production 
 
How the project would help meet USG policy objctives: 
--------------------------------------------- --------- 
 
- The expert would be an important resource to convey the USG 
position on the regulation of GM products.  USDA previously provided 
comments to the government concerning its policy.  This would be a 
good opportunity to engage policy makers and regulators while 
reinforcing the USG position on the regulation and reiterating the 
need for transparent science-based regulations that have minimal 
trade impact. 
 
- The expert's discussions should demonstrate the potential of 
biotechnology to develop domestic agriculture while underscoring 
among policymakers the need to adopt biotechnology in local farming. 
 This meets USG policy objectives to increase the use of 
 
biotechnology and will also assist Sri Lanka to achieve its food 
security needs. 
 
Post responsible officer: 
-------------------------- 
 
Kami Witmer, Economic Officer. Email: WitmerKA@state.gov, Tel: 
94-11-2498500.  Back-Up:  Adrian Mendis, Commercial Specialist. 
Email: MendisA@state.gov.  Tel:  94-11-249-8500.  Post notes it's 
agreement, if funds are allocated for this program, to provide a 
detailed description of the audience reached, analysis on whether 
the program influenced public perceptions, and the level of media 
coverage achieved. 
 
BLAKE